You may know that the Legislature is considering two pieces of Legislation that relate to the compensation of Bar Advocates, House 1 and HR 4321. Bar advocates in MA are currently among the lowest paid in the country.
The various bar associations and the Committee for Public Counsel Services are advocating for a pay increase, the first in many years. The governor, on the other hand, has proposed a capped fee structure that will make the remuneration for this work even more pitiable.
Below is a link to the Bristol County Board Bar Advocates website which has more information and a comparison of the two bills. Please support your slightly less greedy brethren and contact your representatives and ask them to support HR 4321.
Bristol Country Bar Advocates link with information on HR 4321 and House 1
